How much does the Nissan Kicks cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Kicks prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Kicks's current nationwide average price is $19,497, and its year-round low is $17,438.03. That puts the model's pricing squarely in a value-oriented range for used shoppers looking across the lineup. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Kicks a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Kicks earns strong marks from owners for value, practicality, and efficiency across the lineup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Kicks for its excellent value, spacious interior, and strong fuel efficiency. Safety features and comfortable seating also come up often as recurring strengths, especially for shoppers who want a budget-friendly crossover that feels easy to live with.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs center on modest acceleration, with some recent expert reviews also pointing to engine and transmission refinement under load, plus a few comfort details that matter more on longer drives.

28.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Nissan Kicks as a practical, value-focused crossover with strong fuel efficiency and everyday usability. Across the model years, reviews also repeatedly highlight its safety features, comfortable seating, and low running costs.

• Owners rate the Nissan Kicks between 2.0 and 4.86 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records, especially on older model years.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Kicks?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Safety Shield 360 package
• Infotainment: 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: With front-wheel drive (FWD), the Kicks is rated for 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. With AWD, those numbers drop to 37 city, 34 highway, and 30 combined.

Which Nissan Kicks trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim gives you a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the core value-focused setup that defines the Kicks. It is the best-value starting point if you want the lowest price and the essentials.
• SV: This trim adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and a six-speaker stereo. It is the best-value trim for shoppers who want the strongest mix of tech and price.
• SR: The top trim brings a pair of 12.3-inch screens, a more upscale dashboard presentation, and available premium audio through the Premium Package. It suits you if you want the most advanced cabin and the richest feature set.

What Nissan Kicks do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Kicks years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume model years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most sellers and buyers are focused on, so you often see stronger deal activity.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most model years in the Kicks lineup are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used. The steepest drops are on older examples, while newer years are declining more slowly. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you are open to a recent used model instead of buying new.

The 2023, 2025, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Kicks safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2018: 7/10

The 2025 Nissan Kicks comes standard with Safety Shield 360 across the lineup.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Kicks now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −4.24% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 28.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,360. The Nissan Kicks offers a value-first personality with practical space and an easygoing everyday character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every new Kicks features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an all-new continuously variable transmission (CVT), rated for 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The SV gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a six-speaker stereo, and two USB-C ports.
• Safety: ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s driver-assistance system, comes standard on the Kicks SV.
• Starting price: The lineup consists of S, SV, and SR trim levels, with the base S starting at $21,830.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.